Area 4 Elementary Schools _ Paraprofessional, SPED (Panola Way ES) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Panola Way ES is seeking a SPED Paraprofessional to support teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students. The role emphasizes implementing high academic expectations and collaborating with team members, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Essential duties include providing small group or individualized instruction, assisting with classroom management, and aiding in assessment and materials preparation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college courses completed with GPA 2.0 or higher from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university is required.
• High school diploma/GED and a passing score on the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Paraprofessional Assessment is required.
• Must obtain valid Professional Standards Commission approved paraprofessional certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provides small group and/or individualized instruction to students as per lesson plans.
• Assists teachers with classroom management to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Assists teachers with assessment of student performance and related recordkeeping tasks.
• Assists with development and organization of instructional materials for use with students.

Skills

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Student assessment

Instructional material prep

Communication skills

Education

60+ semester hours

GACE Paraprofessional

Job description

Panola Way ES is seeking an SPED Paraprofessional. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable and have a strong desire to help students learn. The primary responsibility is to implement, deliver and promote high academic expectations to all students. The ideal candidate must work collaboratively with team members and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Grade/Schedule: Unified 107

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Title: Paraprofessional, Special Education

Supports teachers in meeting the educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students in the classroom and community.

Essential Functions

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• In accordance with lesson plans developed by the teacher, provides small group and/or individualized instruction to students.
• Assists teachers with daily classroom management activities designed to ensure that students demonstrate behavior that is conducive to an effective learning environment.
• Assists teachers with assessment of student performance (standardized and non-standardized testing) and other recordkeeping tasks.
• Assists teachers with the development and organization of appropriate instructional materials for use with students and ensures the availability of these materials prior to scheduled instructional segments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And/Or Experience

• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of college courses completed with GPA 2.0 or higher from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university is required.

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• High school diploma/GED and a passing score on the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Paraprofessional Assessment is required.

Certificate, Licenses, Permits

• Must obtain valid Professional Standards Commission approved paraprofessional certificate.